Genshiken follows the lives of a group of college students drawn together by their shared hobbies, and the trials and adventures associated with being otaku. The story begins with the introduction of Kanji Sasahara, a shy, confidence-lacking freshman who on club day at university, decides to join a club he would actually enjoy, Genshiken. Over his four years at Shiiou University, Sasahara comes to accept himself for who he is and loses the inhibitions and guilt he once felt and associated with otaku culture, becoming an enthusiastic clubmember, and for a time, a capable club president. As the story of Genshiken progresses, focus is also placed on Saki Kasukabe, a determined non-otaku who initially struggles to drag her boyfriend out of the club, and Chika Ogiue, a self-professed otaku-hater who feels a deep-seated shame and self-loathing toward her own interests and hobbies.

During the course of the series, the reader bears witness as the group grows in its cohesiveness over time, and bonds form between the characters as they begin to see themselves as more than fellow club members, but friends as well. In this context, club activities such as group outings, the biannual pilgrimage to Comifes, and even simply hanging out in the clubroom, allow the characters' complex relationships to grow into friendship, infatuation, and at times, even love. While a few of them never quite see eye-to-eye about their interests or the lives they lead, they are held together by the bonds of friendship that they share.

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If you have not watched the first 2 seasons and are interested in this one id absolutely recommend you catch up and catch it this season

I've been waiting for this for what feels like forever! Love this series and i'm glad its continuing on with second season. My big question for it is if we will we see Sasahara and Ogiue get together or will they already be a couple on ep 1?

Had the same feelings I got from the previous seasons which was great.

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Wow, they sure introduced all the characters. I spotted a Monogatarai reference in there (lol, the series airs today as well....coincidence much?). Oh and Sue is a cool girl! The way she cosplays as Shinobu is brilliant. Otherwise, I'm glad to see this series return!

Lol @ the meat on the forehead. That has to be a Haganai reference. Sena, where the hell are you?

So many fun references! First the episode is called "The other side of the path. The promised place." this looks like a version of the actual title of "Places Promised in our Early Days" which would more closely be translated as "The other side of the cloud. The promised place."

There is a special place in my heart for this show. A place next door to Lucky Star, across the street from Minami-ke, and in the same neighborhood as Welcome to the NHK. I forgot it was even there for a while until today, and I'm pleased to be visiting again. Sue stole my waifu though.

So currently... There are no legal ways to watch the first season unless you buy the dvds... I guess I may buy them but is the show worth to add to my upcoming collection?
I'm just going to google up the cheapest I can find it at... xD
I hope NIS can steal the rights for the first season someday... since Media Blasters are down in the dumps...

So currently... There are no legal ways to watch the first season unless you buy the dvds... I guess I may buy them but is the show worth to add to my upcoming collection?
I'm just going to google up the cheapest I can find it at... xD
I hope NIS can steal the rights for the first season someday... since Media Blasters are down in the dumps...